Private Charter Aircraft, Based in Queenstown

Queenstown Air Charter operates five modern aircraft for private flights across New Zealand. The fleet is led by the country’s first Tecnam P2012 Traveller.

Each aircraft seats between nine and thirteen guests in a leather, climate-controlled cabin. We match the aircraft to your group, your route and the conditions on the day of travel.

5

Aircraft in the private fleet

9 to 13

Guests per aircraft

1st

Tecnam P2012 Traveller in New Zealand

185 kts

Fastest cruise speed in the fleet

Tecnam P2012 Traveller

New Zealand's first. Registered ZK-JTK.

The Tecnam P2012 Traveller is a twin-engine, IFR-capable aircraft designed and built in Italy. Queenstown Air Charter is its New Zealand launch operator. It carries up to nine guests in a leather cabin framed by panoramic windows.

Guests

Up to 9

Engines

Twin Continental

Cruise Speed

185 kts

Avionics

Garmin G1000 NXi

Flight Rules

VFR and IFR

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Leather Cabin Seating

The P2012 cabin seats nine guests in leather with generous legroom. The cabin is heated and air conditioned. Longer charter sectors feel calm and unhurried from take-off to landing.

Leather Seats

Extra Legroom

Climate Control

02

Panoramic Windows at Every Seat

Large panoramic windows line both sides of the Tecnam cabin. Every guest has a window seat. The high-wing design keeps the view below unobstructed.

Window Seats For All

High-Wing Design

03

Personal Comforts Within Reach

Each seat in the Tecnam P2012 has its own USB charging port, cup holder and adjustable air vent. Guests stay connected and comfortable on the way to the meeting, the lodge or the next connection.

USB Charging

Cup Holder

Air Vent

Twin-Engine Reliability and Instrument Flight Capability

"We were extremely impressed with its passenger comfort and legroom, cockpit ergonomics, and beautiful Italian styling."

James Stokes, CEO

Twin Continental Engines

Two engines give the P2012 a layer of redundancy that single-engine aircraft cannot offer. It is the only twin-engine aircraft in the fleet.

Garmin G1000 NXi Flight Deck

Integrated Garmin avionics give your pilots precise navigation and real-time situational awareness on every sector.

IFR Charter Capability

The Tecnam is certified to fly on instruments through cloud. More of your schedule holds when the weather changes.

A Quieter Aircraft

Larger, slower-turning propellers give the P2012 a lower noise signature than comparable aircraft.

Cessna Grand Caravan EX and Daher Kodiak 100

Four single-engine turboprops complete the fleet. Each one is fitted with a leather interior, a heated and air-conditioned cabin and a glass cockpit.

Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX

The Grand Caravan EX has the largest cabin in the fleet. It seats up to thirteen guests, making it the natural choice for corporate groups and families travelling together.

Daher Kodiak 100

The Daher Kodiak 100 pairs an executive cabin for nine guests with a 170 knot cruise. It is a swift and capable choice for smaller groups on scenic and regional charters.

Choosing an Aircraft for Your Charter

Every private charter is shaped by your party, your route and your schedule. Our team can help you pair each itinerary with the aircraft best suited to it.

Up to 9 guests

Tecnam P2012 Traveller

Business travel, longer sectors and schedules that need weather flexibility.

Up to 9 guests

Daher Kodiak 100

Scenic and regionial charters for smaller groups.

Up to 13 guests

Cessna Grand Caravan EX

Larger parties, events and groups who prefer to travel together.

Fleet Questions

What aircraft does Queenstown Air Charter fly?

Queenstown Air Charter flies one Tecnam P2012 Traveller, two Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX and two Daher Kodiak 100 aircraft. All five are based at Queenstown Airport and operated by Glenorchy Air.

How many passengers can a private charter from Queenstown carry?

The Tecnam P2012 and Daher Kodiak 100 each seat up to nine passengers. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX seats up to thirteen.

Can the Tecnam P2012 fly in cloud or poor weather?

The Tecnam P2012 is IFR capable. It can fly on instruments through cloud in conditions that would ground a visual-only aircraft. Every departure remains subject to the pilot's weather and safety assessment.

Where can I fly by private charter from Queenstown?

Private charters fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, Aoraki Mount Cook, Te Anau, Dunedin, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Christchurch, Kaikōura, Blenheim and Nelson. Selected North Island routes include Wellington, Taupō and Hawke's Bay.